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July 21, 2026

Why This 90s Hobby Is Booming in Nashville?

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Why This 90s Hobby Is Booming in Nashville?

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Trading card games are having a moment in Nashville. From Magic: The Gathering to Pokémon, people are gathering at bars, coffee shops, and game stores to play, collect, and make new friends. But if you've never picked up a deck, where do you even start? Matthew Myers, store manager at The Game Cave in Donelson, joins executive producer Whitney Pastorek to explain the basics, why these games are suddenly everywhere, and how they can help you find community. 

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